Chatata Seminary (1872)
Chatata Seminary, W. L. CATE, Principal — This Institute is situated in Bradley county, seven miles east of Cleveland, and is accessible by the ET Va & Ga Railroad. The location is dry and healthy. The course of study embraces the Primary Department, the Sciences, Mathematics, Languages and Music. The rates of Tuition to those who do not use their free funds here are 1st Class $5, Second class $7.50, 3d class $10, Music $15, Contingent fee from all, in advance, $1.
The Spring Term of 5 months commences Jan 1, 1872. Competent Assistants and Tutors are employed in all Departments.
Board $3 per week. Young gentlemen and ladies wishing to board themselves can procure rooms at reasonable rates.
The School is now in it’s fifth year, and enrolls, yearly, about 200 students. The students now in School represent the states of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Louisiana. Course of instruction thorough and practical.
G. B. CATE, President
Sam. JULIAN, Secretary
Dec 14, 1872 (page 4, col 4)
Source: Cleveland Banner (Cleveland, TN); 26 April 1872. Available online at Google News Archive.